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A distinguishing characteristic of Brown University is that it is a university college: a major teaching and research university yet a medium-sized liberal arts college. Brown, founded in 1764, is a private, Ivy League, liberal arts university. There is no core curriculum, and students may design their own majors. A pass/fail grading option is available, and all faculty members teach undergraduates. Its 140-acre campus is located in Providence, 45 miles from Boston.

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Private
studentType
Coed
7,741
Undergraduates
3,724
Men - 48.1%
4,018
Women - 51.9%
3,431
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Most difficult
Overall Admission Rate
5% of 51,316 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 3
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
760-800 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
740-770 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
34-35 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$88,848
Tuition and Fees
$68,130
Room and Board
$16,598
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$67,872
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$29,086
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
1,000
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Providence Population
179,270
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
74% of all students
Mascot
Brown Bear
Sororities
9% of women participate
Fraternities
11% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
23.3%
Black/African-American
9.9%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
9.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
40.8%
Unknown
2.5%
International Students
11.4% from 103 countries
First-Year Students Returning
98.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
80.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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